aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If I appeared cheerful and easy-minded, so did Smith.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at present it did not look much like it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading If I appeared cheerful and easy-minded, so did Smith.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But at present it did not look much like it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
easy-minded
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From this reading If I appeared cheerful and easy-minded, so did Smith.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
Hawkesbury
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From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I appeared cheerful and easy-minded, so did Smith.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I appeared cheerful and easy-minded, so did Smith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
Larkins
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From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But at present it did not look much like it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But at present it did not look much like it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
engage in
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But at present it did not look much like it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But at present it did not look much like it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
and nothing more
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
persevereverbUS /pərsəˈvɪr/
be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
predictingverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But at present it did not look much like it.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
relentingverbUS /rɪˈlentɪŋ/
-ing form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If I appeared cheerful and easy-minded, so did Smith.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The signs of relenting which I looked for were certainly not to be discovered, and, so far from meeting me half way, the more unconcerned about him I seemed, the more unconcerned he seemed about me.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The former continued to encourage me to persevere in my behaviour before Smith, predicting that it would be sure, sooner or later, to make our reconciliation certain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading My only friends at this time were Hawkesbury and Billy and young Larkins.
